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Engaging Families in STEM Through Environmental Education

Engaging Families in STEM Through Environmental Education
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Author(s): Sara Hooks (Towson University, USA)and Judith Cruzado-Guerrero (Towson University, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 28
Source title: Building STEM Skills Through Environmental Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Stephen T. Schroth (Towson University, USA)and Janese Daniels (Towson University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2711-5.ch009

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Abstract

Family engagement in education refers to a partnership between schools and the community to support children's development and learning. Family engagement has been at the forefront of education initiatives in recent decades as research has shown positive effects on a variety of student outcomes. At the same time, there has been increased emphasis on integrating environmental education into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content areas. This chapter illustrates how engaging families in environmental education within STEM curricula can benefit schools, families, and the community. Existing literature on family engagement in environmental education will be explored, along with strategies to engage families. Specific strategies for engaging families who are culturally and linguistically diverse will also be discussed. The chapter concludes with recommendations taken from the literature for designing, implementing, and sustaining family engagement in environmental education.

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